The MBA (Core) program at MAHE Dubai is a comprehensive management program designed to build strong foundational knowledge across all major functional areas of business. As an MBA in Dubai, it equips students with analytical, strategic, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities needed to address complex business challenges in dynamic global markets.
The program integrates finance, marketing, operations, human resource management, business analytics, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and decision sciences. Through this multidisciplinary approach, students learn to make data-driven decisions, manage teams, understand market dynamics, and develop strategies for sustainable business growth.
Designed for graduates and working professionals, the MBA (Core) prepares students for careers in management, consulting, entrepreneurship, corporate strategy, operations, marketing, finance, HR, and business analytics. With an industry-relevant curriculum and future-ready focus, it supports progression into managerial and leadership roles across diverse sectors.
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The MBA Core curriculum is carefully designed to align with current and future industry expectations. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical business applications across finance, marketing, operations, strategy, analytics, leadership, and human resource management. Courses are structured to develop analytical thinking, managerial decision-making, communication skills, and problem-solving capabilities required in modern organizations. Students are exposed to contemporary business challenges through case discussions, projects, simulations, presentations, and experiential learning activities. The curriculum ensures that graduates are prepared for leadership and management responsibilities across diverse sectors and industries.
The program incorporates emerging technologies and analytics-oriented learning into the MBA curriculum. Courses such as Applied Business Analytics, AI for Management, Decision Science, Data Visualization, Digital Platforms & Technology Ecosystem, and Financial Analytics using Python equip students with technology-enabled managerial competencies. Students learn how organizations use analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital systems to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, customer engagement, and business performance. This integration of technology and management prepares graduates for future business environments driven by digital transformation and data-driven strategies.
Students can customize their MBA journey through elective pathways in Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, and Operations. The program structure requires students to choose electives across multiple areas, ensuring interdisciplinary exposure while also enabling specialization development. Elective courses include Financial Modeling using Excel, Investment Banking, Advanced Digital Marketing, HR Analytics, Sustainable Supply Chain Management, and Project Management. This flexible elective structure supports diverse career pathways and allows students to align their academic experience with their professional interests and long-term goals.
Dubai is recognized as a leading global business destination connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa. The MBA Core curriculum is aligned with regional and international industry requirements across sectors such as banking, consulting, logistics, retail, tourism, healthcare, technology, and entrepreneurship. Students gain exposure to global business perspectives, multicultural work environments, and contemporary management practices relevant to UAE and international markets. The program prepares graduates for both regional and global career opportunities.
Students enrolled in the MBA Core program receive access to Coursera-Manipal Global learning resources, allowing them to pursue additional online certifications and skill enhancement opportunities. Courses are available in areas such as digital marketing, artificial intelligence, data science, business analytics, leadership, entrepreneurship, and finance. These additional learning opportunities support continuous professional development and improve employability in competitive global job markets.
Upto 4 weeks international Immersion programme with a university of repute in Asia/Europe at no additional cost to students.
MBA - Core program at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, requires candidates to meet the following criteria:
Graduates of the MBA Core program are well-prepared for leadership roles in:
The program begins by grounding students in the essential principles of global business operations, offering a broad understanding of how organisations function internationally. It covers the basics of decision-making, strategy formulation, understanding market dynamics and the financial aspects underpinning business success. This foundational year is crucial for developing critical thinking and analytical skills in a global context.
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | Operations Management | Business Research Methods |
| Managerial Statistics | Management Accounting & Control | IT for Business |
| Marketing Management | Managing People in Organisation | Financial Management |
| Economics for Managers | Applied Business Analytics | Decision Science |
| Sustainability, Responsibility & Managerial Ethics | Strategic Management | AI for Management |
| Integrative Assessment |
The second year concentrates on sustainable business practices and data-driven decision-making. Students choose specialisation tracks to develop targeted expertise and engage in innovative and ethical thinking. This stage prepares them to effectively influence and succeed in global business environments.
| Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aspects of Business | Strategy Simulation | Inter Disciplinary Courses (Negotiation Skills) |
| International Business | Society, Environment, Values & Attitudes (SEVA) | Elective 7 |
| Elective 1 | Elective 4 | Elective 8 |
| Elective 2 | Elective 5 | Master’s Thesis |
| Elective 3 | Elective 6 | |
| Summer Internship |
For information regarding Electives falling under Specialisation, refer to Electives Tab.
| Specialisation | Elective 1 | Elective 2 | Elective 3 | Elective 4 | Elective 5 | Elective 6 | Elective 7 |
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| Operations (Any 4) | Data Visualization | Project Management | Supply Chain Models for E-Commerce | Sustainable Supply Chain Management | Digital Platforms & Technology Ecosystems | ||
| Human Resource (Any 4) | Organizational Change & Development | Employment Relations & Labour Law | HR Analytics | Management Social Networks | Workplace Diversity Equity & Inclusion | Employee Wellness in the Modern Workplace | Managerial Communication |
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